TigerCoastal
Well-Known Member
Last night the biggest of my coastals sloughed, and had some retained skin on the side/back of the head. It was the first time this has happened, usually i might get a tail tip retained if anything, but a first on the head, so have never had to restrain a snakes head to remove it before. After a bit of a bath to soften it up, i got her out on the floor, restrained the head and removed the skin. I think i did ok, didn't get bitten, the snake didn't appear TOO stressed out, she didn't get aggressive, but the way i did it felt really unco.
Just wondering if you could explain the way you go about restraining your snakes to remove retained slough or to medicate. Pics of how you hold/grip the head if you have some would also be helpful. And if you use a different method for different species (including vens) add it in as it could be helpful in the future or others who are unsure.
Cheers
Just wondering if you could explain the way you go about restraining your snakes to remove retained slough or to medicate. Pics of how you hold/grip the head if you have some would also be helpful. And if you use a different method for different species (including vens) add it in as it could be helpful in the future or others who are unsure.
Cheers